Writing, Military, First Responders, PTSD, and Domestic Violence

Rescue dogs, seeing eye dogs, dogs for seizure disorders, and dogs for the hearing impaired are just a handful of terms that come to mind when someone ventures upon a service dog and their handler. The VA started a study several years ago on service dogs designed to help their owners cope with PTSD. PTSD … More More than just emotional support

Processing through the emotions after any traumatic experience can be difficult. The process of letting things go takes time more often than just a simple flip of a switch. Even a simple switch goes through a process of an electrical circuit in order to turn everything off. The process of a porch light coming on … More Processing Emotion

In an amusement park, not all the amusement comes from the rides. In this case, this story comes from a conversation between a guest and one of my fellow officers. I decided to share this story to share a laugh with everyone. For starters, let me be clear on the fact that wildlife is everywhere … More Talking to squirrels

It’s not always easy Today I was reminded of many things when it comes to handling calls. I had call that I can’t discuss. The blue wall of silence is real and hitting it today was like running into a brick wall. I wasn’t part of the responding units but I had to make sure … More What Matters Most

When you are having one of those days where everything seems to be dimly lit, sometimes it helps to see that there is still light at the end of the tunnel. For those who don’t know me, I work security at a theme park. It might seem to some like ‘oh it’s just a … More Take Care of Yourself

Creative Therapy 2: More Words by Sandrine Spycher In the continuation of Creative Therapy (published in December 2016), Creative Therapy 2: More Words is a collection of poems written spontaneously day in day out depending on the mood and emotions of the moment. The title refers to the therapeutic aspect of art and creativity. And … More Creative Therapy 2

Drugrehab.com An online information center dedicated to those battling addiction, mental health issues and domestic violence. Their goal is to equip families with the necessary tools and resources to guide them on the road to recovery. You can access the site here: http://www.drugrehab.com/guides/domestic-abuse/ or call 877-695-5395 Advancedrecoverysystems.com Advanced Recovery Systems (ARS) is a behavioral health initiative … More Helpful Resources

Writing distractions are everywhere. Back when I began my blog, one of my first posts was about falling down the rabbit hole of social media. This isn’t always the case. Sometimes it can be something a little more complicated. There are a vast group of writers who also swing a full-time job. This can make … More Don’t let your ideas run away

Today begins national police week, it begins with Peace Officers Memorial Day. Many of the police today started their shifts with heavy hearts. The holiday was signed into effect in October of 1962. The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial was dedicated in October of 1991. This is a very somber day for law enforcement across … More Peace Officer Memorial Day

Dear Police Officer, I need to apologize. I had to make a decision on a very narrow street to get out of the way of the first responders as I heard sirens coming towards me. You were behind me and I forced you to back up by inching my vehicle towards you. Someone needed medical … More Dear Police Officer